Solidica

Solidica is an advanced manufacturing and sensor technology company that pioneered 'Ultrasonic Consolidation' (UC), a solid-state 3D printing process for metals. Founded in 1999 and based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the company developed the ability to embed electronics and wireless sensors directly into metallic structures, creating 'smart' components for the defense, aerospace, and medical sectors. In the healthcare industry, Solidica's primary focus was the development of implantable wireless sensors designed to monitor the healing of bone fractures and the structural integrity of orthopedic implants in real-time. Although the company's core additive manufacturing business was transitioned into Fabrisonic LLC in 2011, its innovations in ruggedized telematics and bio-compatible sensor integration remain significant in the field of medical device technology.